A method and system for performing biomolecule extraction are provided that use liquid-to-liquid extraction (LLE) in combination with an electrowetting on dielectric (EWOD) device to provide a biomolecule extraction solution that has high extraction efficiency and that is less costly and easier to use than current state of the art methods and systems. The system and method are well suited for, but not limited to, extraction of DNA, RNA and protein molecules.

A method and system for performing biomolecule extraction are provided that use liquid-to-liquid extraction (LLE) in combination with an electrowetting on dielectric (EWOD) device to provide a biomolecule extraction solution that has high extraction efficiency and that is less costly and easier to use than current state of the art methods and systems. The system and method are well suited for, but not limited to, extraction of DNA, RNA and protein molecules.

A method and system for performing biomolecule extraction are provided that use liquid-to-liquid extraction (LLE) in combination with an electrowetting on dielectric (EWOD) device to provide a biomolecule extraction solution that has high extraction efficiency and that is less costly and easier to use than current state of the art methods and systems. The system and method are well suited for, but not limited to, extraction of DNA, RNA and protein molecules.

The present application relates to processes for modifying the distribution of a compound in a solution comprising drawing the solution comprising the compound into an electroseparation syringe comprising a syringe barrel, a plunger and electrodes positioned to apply a voltage across solution contained in the syringe barrel, and applying a voltage across the solution in the syringe barrel to modify the distribution of the compound within the solution contained in the syringe barrel. The process may be performed as a part of an analytical process. Also described is an electroseparation syringe for performing such processes, and an apparatus for analysing a sample, the apparatus comprising: —an electroseparation syringe comprising a syringe barrel, a plunger and a pair of electrodes positioned to enable a voltage to be applied across any liquid contained within the syringe barrel, or a receiver for receiving an electroseparation syringe; —a power supply for supplying a voltage potential; —a plunger controller for operation of the plunger to draw up and dispense liquid into the syringe barrel; —an analyser for analysing liquid delivered to the analyser; —a sample reservoir for holding solution to be subjected to analysis; —a valve in fluid connection with the electroseparation syringe that enables fluid flow between the electroseparation syringe and the analyser and fluid flow between the electroseparation syringe and the sample reservoir; and —a controller for controlling operation of the power supply to the electrodes, operation of the plunger to draw liquids into the syringe barrel and dispense liquids from the syringe barrel, and to control the valve setting for controlling the direction of fluid flow.

The present application relates to processes for modifying the distribution of a compound in a solution comprising drawing the solution comprising the compound into an electroseparation syringe comprising a syringe barrel, a plunger and electrodes positioned to apply a voltage across solution contained in the syringe barrel, and applying a voltage across the solution in the syringe barrel to modify the distribution of the compound within the solution contained in the syringe barrel. The process may be performed as a part of an analytical process. Also described is an electroseparation syringe for performing such processes, and an apparatus for analysing a sample, the apparatus comprising: —an electroseparation syringe comprising a syringe barrel, a plunger and a pair of electrodes positioned to enable a voltage to be applied across any liquid contained within the syringe barrel, or a receiver for receiving an electroseparation syringe; —a power supply for supplying a voltage potential; —a plunger controller for operation of the plunger to draw up and dispense liquid into the syringe barrel; —an analyser for analysing liquid delivered to the analyser; —a sample reservoir for holding solution to be subjected to analysis; —a valve in fluid connection with the electroseparation syringe that enables fluid flow between the electroseparation syringe and the analyser and fluid flow between the electroseparation syringe and the sample reservoir; and —a controller for controlling operation of the power supply to the electrodes, operation of the plunger to draw liquids into the syringe barrel and dispense liquids from the syringe barrel, and to control the valve setting for controlling the direction of fluid flow.

A method and system for performing biomolecule extraction are provided that use liquid-to-liquid extraction (LLE) in combination with an electrowetting on dielectric (EWOD) device to provide a biomolecule extraction solution that has high extraction efficiency and that is less costly and easier to use than current state of the art methods and systems. The system and method are well suited for, but not limited to, extraction of DNA, RNA and protein molecules.

A method and system for performing biomolecule extraction are provided that use liquid-to-liquid extraction (LLE) in combination with an electrowetting on dielectric (EWOD) device to provide a biomolecule extraction solution that has high extraction efficiency and that is less costly and easier to use than current state of the art methods and systems. The system and method are well suited for, but not limited to, extraction of DNA, RNA and protein molecules.

The invention proposes several aspects of a Micro-Nano-Micro (MNM) device. According to one aspect, a plurality of observation channels are positioned in parallel, and each has a smaller cross-section in order to generate a disturbance in order to cause preconcentration. The cross-sections of two separate channels are different. According to another aspect, the observation channel has a smaller width, preferably with a constant depth. According to another aspect, a method for analysing and/or distinguishing between and/or sorting analytes is presented. Several types of analytes can be used. According to one aspect, a method for manufacturing a device according to the invention is presented.

Microfluidic devices and nanobiosensors comprising a magnetic nanoparticle attached to a reporter molecule via a release unit for microfluidic-based detection of a target analyte in a biological sample. The nanobiosensor can be magnetically manipulated or guided through the microfluidics channels for incubation with the biological sample, concentration of the nanobiosensors, and detection of target analytes, without having to pump the entire initial sample through the microfluidic channel. The magnetic nanoparticles are separated from the reporter molecules before detection and can be re-used.

Single cell protein (SCP) is produced by applying a voltage to a microbial electrolysis cell (MEC) under anaerobic conditions for a period of time, whereby SCP is produced. The MEC includes a cathode comprising a hydrogen evolution reaction material, an anode comprising a biofilm on a carbon support, an electrolyte comprising carbon, nitrogen, and phosphorus, and a Methanococcus or Acetobacterium species in the electrolyte.